Lachlan Ash
Murray Bushrangers/Vic Country | Defender
21/06/2001 | 186cm | 80kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “A natural-born leader with elite kicking abilities, Ash makes the right decisions with ball-in-hand and is a damaging player coming off half-back.”
DRAFT RANGE: 3-10
Louis Butler
Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro | Defender
25/04/2001 | 183cm | 74kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “One of the better rebounders in this year’s crop, Butler is a competitive half-back flanker with sharp kicking and great tenacity.”
DRAFT RANGE: Third-fourth round
Darcy Cassar
Western Jets/Vic Metro | Utility
31/07/2001 | 184cm | 82kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Having been tried across every line over three years, Cassar has solidified his status as one of the more effective outside accumulators in this year’s crop.”
DRAFT RANGE: Second-third round
Jesse Clark
Geelong Falcons/Vic Country | Defender
23/02/2001 | 188cm | 80kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “A consistent leader who plays the half-back role perfectly, Clark is a natural footballer who uses the ball well and just has to continue developing his athleticism and versatility.”
DRAFT RANGE: Late-rookie
Will Day
West Adelaide/South Australia | Defender
06/05/2001 | 187cm | 70kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Will Day is a lightly-framed but skillful rebounding defender with all-round athleticism and a high upside.”
DRAFT RANGE: 15-30
Ben Johnson
West Perth/Western Australia | Defender
06/03/2001 | 180cm | 65kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “A potential smoky based on his athletic traits and penetrating kick, Johnson just needs a year in the gym to build both strength and endurance to be a more rounded player.”
DRAFT RANGE: 50+
Oscar Lewis
Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro | Midfielder/Defender
13/08/2001 | 189cm | 77kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Lewis is a dashing wingman/defender who likes to run and carry and create with his left boot who can run all day with his elite endurance”
DRAFT RANGE: Late-rookie
Jaxon Prior
West Perth/Western Australia | Medium Defender
04/06/2001 | 189cm | 82kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “A talented half-back with good size and rebounding ability, Prior has to improve his physicality and defensive pressure in the next phase of his career.”
DRAFT RANGE: 50+
Trent Rivers
East Fremantle/Western Australia | Midfielder/Defender
30/07/2001 | 188cm | 85kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Rivers is a big-bodied midfielder who oozes class and leadership.”
DRAFT RANGE: 10-30
Brock Smith
Gippsland Power/Vic Country | Defender
13/03/2001 | 188cm | 81kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “A reliable defender who loves a niggle and is hard to beat one-on-one due to his positioning and strength overhead.”
DRAFT RANGE: 25-50
Ryan Sturgess
Northern Knights/Vic Metro | Defender/Forward
16/11/2001 | 189cm | 82kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Capable of making an impact in multiple roles, Sturgess is a reliable prospect with the eye-catching element of high marking.”
DRAFT RANGE: Late-rookie
Hayden Young
Dandenong Stingrays/Vic Country | Defender
11/04/2001 | 188cm | 82kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Arguably the best kick in this year’s draft pool, Young is a damaging half-back with great intercept marking and scope to move into the midfield.”
DRAFT RANGE: 3-8
